Pet travellers' unwanted companions: a parasitic voyage across Europe

Leishmania infantum is a protozoan parasite transmitted in Europe by sand flies of the genus Phlebotomus, causing canine leishmaniosis. Infection in dogs can remain subclinical, or develop into a...

Acute oropharyngeal puncture wounds: a review

Owners may recognise a specific event leading to the injury, such as their dog running for or retrieving a stick (Robinson et al, 2014). Alternatively, owners may be out of sight from the event and...

CPD article: Felid lungworms: from complete strangers to major parasites

The cat lungworm A. abstrusus remains the most important respiratory nematode affecting cats, although T. brevior and C. aerophila are gaining attention in feline clinical practice..

Vertebral fractures and luxations in dogs and cats, part 1: evaluation of diagnosis and prognosis

Veterinary literature discussing the exact outcome predictors for vertebral fractures and luxations is scarce. Nevertheless, information can be extrapolated from research on other spinal cord...

CPD article: Histopathology: how to maximise sample submission

Providing a complete, concise and accurate clinical history is key for accurate processing and interpretation of histology samples. Most laboratories provide a submission form that should be sent...

Diagnosis in canine and feline dermatology

The approach to diagnosis is based upon completing the following steps:.

A heart-breaking disease: how to prevent lungworm infection

Angiostrongylosis is notorious for its non-specific clinical manifestations, occasionally asymptomatic nature, and prolonged course — features that add complexity to the diagnosis of this disease....